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Muhammad Ali (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Brosmind

When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Harriet Tubman (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Pili Aguado

Little Harriet was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland. Though life was hard, Harriet...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Jane Goodall (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Beatrice Cerocchi

When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Marie Curie (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Frau Isa

When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a woman. But when she was...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Stephen King: His Life, Work, and Influences (Young Readers' Edition)

Written by Bev Vincent

For many young readers, when the last page of Goosebumps is turned, the first chapter of Pet...

7th - 12th
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Becoming a Good Creature

Written by Sy Montgomery and Illustrated by Rebecca Green

School is not the only place to find a teacher. In this beautiful picture book, learn the many...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Dinner on Domingos

Written by Alexandra Katona and Illustrated by Claudia Navarro

Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Leo Messi (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Florencia Gavilan

As a child, Leo developed his passion for soccer playing games with his brothers and cousins in the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Simone Biles (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Nadia Fisher

Growing up in foster care, Simone's gymnastics training was an anchor in her life. She first tried...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Taylor Swift (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Borghild Fallberg

Learn about glittering story of Taylor Swift! The talented singer–songwriter who dreamt of sharing...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Matthew Henson and Robert Peary: The Race for the North Pole (Partners)

Written by Laurie Rozakis

This book is a biography of the two explorers who together discovered the North Pole in 1909.

3rd - 5th
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Kid Innovators: True Tales of Childhood from Inventors and Trailblazers (Kid Legends)

Written by Robin Stevenson and Illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies of Bill Gates, Madam C. J. Walker, Hedy Lamarr, Walt Disney, and 12 other international innovators.
3rd - 7th
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Imagine

Written by Juan Felipe Herrera and Illustrated by Lauren Castillo
With this illustrated poem of endless possibility, Juan Felipe Herrera and Lauren Castillo breathe magic into the hopes and dreams of readers searching for their place in life.
K - 4th
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The Astronaut With a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and Illustrated by Daniel Rieley

If you have a mission, a dream to explore, but no one like you has achieved it before...

Meet Dr...

Pre-K - 5th
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The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest

Written by Heather Lang and Illustrated by Jana Christy

This picture book biography tells the story of Meg Lowman, a groundbreaking female scientist called...

2nd - 5th
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W. E. B. Du Bois

Written by Jeni Wittrock

Explore the life and achievements of W.E.B. Du Bois, a scholar, civil rights activist, and cofounder...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and Illustrated by Daniel Rieley
Meet Dr. Bath―the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams!
Pre-K - 4th
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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and Illustrated by Daniel Rieley

If you've ever felt different, if you've ever been low, if you don’t quite fit in, there's a name...

Pre-K - 4th
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Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist

Written by Linda Skeers and Illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns

Mary Anning loved scouring the beach near her home in England for shells and fossils. She fearlessly...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Hank Aaron: Brave in Every Way

Written by Peter Golenbock and Illustrated by Paul Lee

On April 8, 1974, America watched as Hank Aaron stepped up to the plate and hit home run number 715...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I am Mister Rogers (Ordinary People Change the World)

Written by Brad Meltzer and Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

As a shy, young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television...

K - 4th
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Going for Gold: Wilma Rudolph and the 1960 Olympics

Written by Chris Bowman and Illustrated by Eugene Smith

From a young age, Wilma Rudolph faced many challenges. A childhood polio survivor, she was unable to...

3rd - 7th
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Lost in the Amazon: Juliane Koepcke's Story (True Survival Stories)

Written by Betsy Rathburn and Illustrated by Taylor Yotter

When a plane crash leaves her stranded deep in the Amazon Rain Forest, Juliane Koepcke must fight to...

3rd - 7th
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Be Bold! Be Brave!: 11 Latinas who made U.S. History (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Naibe Reynoso and Illustrated by Jone Leal

Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas who made U.S. History, Sé Audaz! Sé Valiente!: 11 Latinas que hicieron...

K - 3rd

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